Whiskey makes a fantastic gift, but sometimes, just handing over a bottle in one of those liquor store gift bags can feel a little bit too…easy. But throw in a thoughtful, whiskey-enhancing accessory, and all of a sudden you’ve knocked the present out of the park.
Never fear; we’ve done the work for you. Here are five perfect whiskey-and-friend combinations for transforming a whiskey gift from an afterthought into a showstopper.
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Westland Winter + a Filson cap
Both Westland and Filson celebrate the culture and craftsmanship of the Pacific Northwest, although outdoor clothing brand Filson has about a century’s head start on the celebrated whiskey maker. For fans of hiking, duck hunting, mycology, Gold Rush creative anachronism, and smoked salmon, we suggest pairing a bottle of Westland’s limited-edition Winter whiskey with a Filson cap in the company’s signature wide-grain plaid.
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Dalmore cigar malt + A Cuban Cigar
Rye whiskey makes a killer hot toddy, and it’s especially good when paired with herbal tea, rather than hot water, as the drink’s base. Rooibos, the South African herb sometimes referred to as “honeybush,” makes a particularly nice tisane, with a floral sweetness and rich, almost woody spice that pairs beautifully with Woodford Rye, a dash of honey, and a juicy wedge of orange.
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READ THE STORYBookers + Country Ham
Legend goes that Booker Noe always kept a country ham in the trunk of his car in case of emergencies (and really, what emergency can’t be ameliorated with a few strategically placed slices of salty, porky goodness?). Channel that attitude with a combination of a bottle of Booker’s Bourbon and a fine country ham for a gift to keep even the most disorganized person prepared for (almost) any contingency.
